Hurricane
Well-known member
Here's a build log for my second XTR a 2022 model. I posted some of these thoughts on the Arrma Forum but this seemed like a better place for this...
Well I got mine put together. My notes from putting it together... Pre first run...
- Disappointed that they didn't include the foam to reach the body like they did on the Sketer. Ordered the foam part... C-00180-834 hopefully it fits or that I can make it fit. It was a problem in the V1 too.
- The screw for the ESC plate from the chassis was missing/not installed.
- As noted in RCP's unboxing video, the hexes don't have any serrations, just smooth on both sides. Swapped that out for serrated nuts.
- The tires feel the same as the old ones that were a bit soft for the power of the normal TC ESC/Motor on 6S. Will try them out but have some other tires incase they are looking to blow out. (probably fine for 4S)
- The antenna tube doesn't have a way to retain it. Hopefully my hot glue fix doesn't look to getto.
- This time the Torox 185 from Jenny's didn't have the cap pack installed. So I had to install that myself. Maybe a change in the kits?
- The receiver box is a little on the small side. I put some thick (3/16th") servo tape to give it padding from jumps only to find that I couldn't get the lid to close. (and that is with the smaller of my receiver options.) I had to change to very thin servo tape.
- The ESC wire routing to the receiver just barely makes it. Under the battery tray, under the servo to the receiver box. Maybe 1/2" to spare... Also a pain to install/remove but it should be VERY protected.
- While I really like the ESC power switch holder, it can't be adjusted/rotated while the switch is installed. I have it slightly loose so I can rotate it as needed. It's only 2 screws so it's not that bad but I like to being able to move easier since I am not sure where I will need clearance.
- I repositioned the GPS holder but might put it back closer to the center part if I can get some clearance on my attachment of the single battery loop. I did check to see if the GPS holder and ESC power buttons holders might fit Arrma 6S trucks but the center brace is larger on the TC. 12MM vs 10MM but it will fit the 8S line as my K8S EXB has 12MM bars.
- Seems to have a tighter turning radius than most my 6S Arrma's judging on how it runs from my kitchen, turning down the hallway.
- Didn't find any loose nuts on the nut check.
- I really like that the motor slide bolts are big 3MM cap head screws with washers, not the button head screws like the Arrma's have that I like to swap out.
- Per the user manual, the diffs are set at their recommended setting for bashing but the Shocks are a little soft (only 50cst off) but I am going to run it as is to see what it is like. It already has stiffer springs than the V1. I really like how plush the V1 shocks are. Side note... In fact I wonder if they wouldn't be a nice/affordable upgrade for the Arrma 3S line using the Python shocks but I can't tell how long they are. Since Demand for the 6s Typhon shocks have driven those prices up. I bought the Mojave front and Kraton front shocks for my Big Rock. Maybe I will try a set on the Senton if it comes off Street duty.
- Note that the body has the overspray layer still on. I bought my V1 used and they had put the window decals and such over it, so I had to take it off and try to reuse them as best as I could. The good news was that it protected the body from some rash when he flipped it on the first run.
Hurricane
V1 top, V2 bottom
Well I got mine put together. My notes from putting it together... Pre first run...
- Disappointed that they didn't include the foam to reach the body like they did on the Sketer. Ordered the foam part... C-00180-834 hopefully it fits or that I can make it fit. It was a problem in the V1 too.
- The screw for the ESC plate from the chassis was missing/not installed.
- As noted in RCP's unboxing video, the hexes don't have any serrations, just smooth on both sides. Swapped that out for serrated nuts.
- The tires feel the same as the old ones that were a bit soft for the power of the normal TC ESC/Motor on 6S. Will try them out but have some other tires incase they are looking to blow out. (probably fine for 4S)
- The antenna tube doesn't have a way to retain it. Hopefully my hot glue fix doesn't look to getto.
- This time the Torox 185 from Jenny's didn't have the cap pack installed. So I had to install that myself. Maybe a change in the kits?
- The receiver box is a little on the small side. I put some thick (3/16th") servo tape to give it padding from jumps only to find that I couldn't get the lid to close. (and that is with the smaller of my receiver options.) I had to change to very thin servo tape.
- The ESC wire routing to the receiver just barely makes it. Under the battery tray, under the servo to the receiver box. Maybe 1/2" to spare... Also a pain to install/remove but it should be VERY protected.
- While I really like the ESC power switch holder, it can't be adjusted/rotated while the switch is installed. I have it slightly loose so I can rotate it as needed. It's only 2 screws so it's not that bad but I like to being able to move easier since I am not sure where I will need clearance.
- I repositioned the GPS holder but might put it back closer to the center part if I can get some clearance on my attachment of the single battery loop. I did check to see if the GPS holder and ESC power buttons holders might fit Arrma 6S trucks but the center brace is larger on the TC. 12MM vs 10MM but it will fit the 8S line as my K8S EXB has 12MM bars.
- Seems to have a tighter turning radius than most my 6S Arrma's judging on how it runs from my kitchen, turning down the hallway.
- Didn't find any loose nuts on the nut check.
- I really like that the motor slide bolts are big 3MM cap head screws with washers, not the button head screws like the Arrma's have that I like to swap out.
- Per the user manual, the diffs are set at their recommended setting for bashing but the Shocks are a little soft (only 50cst off) but I am going to run it as is to see what it is like. It already has stiffer springs than the V1. I really like how plush the V1 shocks are. Side note... In fact I wonder if they wouldn't be a nice/affordable upgrade for the Arrma 3S line using the Python shocks but I can't tell how long they are. Since Demand for the 6s Typhon shocks have driven those prices up. I bought the Mojave front and Kraton front shocks for my Big Rock. Maybe I will try a set on the Senton if it comes off Street duty.
- Note that the body has the overspray layer still on. I bought my V1 used and they had put the window decals and such over it, so I had to take it off and try to reuse them as best as I could. The good news was that it protected the body from some rash when he flipped it on the first run.
Hurricane
V1 top, V2 bottom
and well documented.
you lucky lucky man 
